This year has already offered many moments for students to gather, celebrate and contribute meaningfully to the life of our community. Across the term, students have embraced opportunities to lead, connect and give back in ways that reflect the values of our Senior School.

One of the most powerful examples of this is the SRC’s Cut for Cancer initiative. Led with compassion, the event will see seven Year 12 girls donate their hair to support the creation of wigs for those undergoing cancer treatment. It is a generous act of service, supported by a wider fundraising effort that has already drawn strong support from across the school community. The initiative reflects student leadership through visible and meaningful action.

Our students have also continued to excel beyond the classroom. At Generations in Jazz, Wilderness was exceptionally well represented, with students performing to an outstanding standard and many selected for Super Bands. This recognition is a significant achievement and one of which we are all incredibly proud.

Last term’s Careers Breakfast provided another valuable opportunity for students to look ahead and engage with possibilities beyond school. Through conversations with professionals and Old Scholars from a wide range of fields, the girls were encouraged to think broadly about future pathways, ask thoughtful questions and consider the many ways a meaningful career can take shape.

Alongside these moments of connection and celebration, the Senior School continues to provide opportunities for students to grow in independence. As the term progresses, students are increasingly asked to manage competing demands, organise their time with intention and take greater responsibility for their learning. These habits are not incidental to school life, but central to it. Learning to manage workload, prepare steadily and respond to challenge with maturity is part of the deeper work of becoming capable and self-directed. With examinations approaching at the end of the semester, students will be encouraged to draw on these skills with confidence, recognising that independence is built through the steady practice of responsibility, reflection and perseverance.

This term, we have also been speaking with students about stewardship, what it means to inherit a community and what it asks of us in return. To belong to a school such as Wilderness is not simply to benefit from its traditions, but to care for them thoughtfully and carry them forward with integrity for those who will come after us. This idea of stewardship invites students to see themselves not only as participants in school life, but as custodians of its culture, values and spirit. We see this reflected in the approach to the upcoming Founders’ Day, where we will pause to celebrate the enduring legacy of the Brown sisters and the vision upon which Wilderness was founded.

Student Achievements
This term we have already celebrated some wonderful student achievements. Sara Dobrijevic recently travelled to Brisbane to compete in the 2026 Australian Youth Water Polo Championships. Layla Balestrin was part of the successful South Australian team at the National Under 18 Lacrosse Tournament in Perth. Miaomiao Zhu achieved second place in the Mixed Doubles at Under 19 level at the South Australia Under 15 and Under 19 Badminton Tournament. Rila Li competed in the 2026 South Australian State Jumping Championships and placed fifth in the 70cm class among many experienced riders. Along with many others in our community, these girls have achieved outstanding success in their chosen pursuits.

Year 12 Hoodies
Year 12 students received their hoodies this week. Girls are permitted to wear the hoodies at school and to weekend sport.

Please note the following expectations:

• Hoodies cannot be worn to or from school, even if a student has sports training.
• Hoodies cannot be worn with the blazer.
• Hoodies are not to be worn to assemblies, on excursions or at formal events.
• Thank you for your support with these special commemorative jumpers.